VERSUS TO BROADCAST WORLD-CLASS OFFSHORE RACING SERIES
PRESENTED BY GEICO—A TAMPA DIGITAL PRODUCTION
Offshore Powerboat Association [OPA] Offshore Racing Series
airs during November and December 2010 on sports cable network

TAMPA, FL—November 11, 2010—Tampa Digital, a visual communications company, today announced that its production of the 2010 OPA Offshore Racing Series will be broadcast on consecutive Sundays during November 2010 and December 2010 on VERSUS. The racing series presented by GEICO will air at 4PM ET, November 14, and continue to run through December 19, 2010, on the sports cable network.

The 2010 OPA Offshore Racing Series broadcast schedule on VERSUS is as follows:
• 4PM ET, November 14: Ocean City, MD
• 4PM ET, November 21: Sunny Isles Beach, FL
• 4PM ET, November 28: St. Clair, MI
• 4PM ET, December 5: Atlantic City, NJ
• 4PM ET, December 12: Solomon Islands, MD [National Championships]
• 4PM ET, December 19: Orange Beach, AL [World Championships]

Tampa Digital shot the entire racing series in high definition and focused production efforts on the racing action, powerboat technology, high-end equipment, charismatic and colorful personalities of the racers, and clandestine drama associated with elite offshore competitions. Jim Kopcik of Tampa Digital served as broadcast producer for the OPA Offshore Racing Series.

“We are privileged by the strong distinction of producing a national broadcast showcasing probably one of the largest, most dangerous, and most powerful racing machines of all time,” Kopcik said.

Tampa Digital, Offshore Racing Series organizers such as OPA, and powerboat racers are highly grateful to John Haggin, team owner of the World Champion AMF/Miss GEICO Racing Team. Haggin, AMF and GEICO have worked tirelessly to help secure the future of the Offshore Racing Series by bringing the sport to national television.

Each Offshore Racing Series episode produced by Tampa Digital will ideally center around the on and off water contests as the world’s top powerboat racers battle for the coveted title of World Champion. The first episode will feature a complete overview of the sport and allow viewers to experience the first race from Ocean City, MD. The final episode culminates with the World Championships from Orange Beach, AL.

“We are excited about having continued providing VERSUS with an offshore racing television package that delivers an unrivaled television and bystander experience,” said Mike McKown, vice president, broadcast management.

For more information about the OPA Offshore Racing Series, please visit online: oparacingtour.com and amfoffshoreracing.com.

That's darn awesome...Unforunately, I dont have Versis on my tv cable....

Chris

That is the problem, a major TV Network is what is needed so that everyone could watch it. Living in Canada we don't have that cable or satellite channel. The problem is the cost to produce it on a national TV station. To those that have VERSiS enjoy the show and thanks Mr. John Haggin for bringing, it this far, that is an accomplishment.

How about making downloads available on Netflix, iTunes, and all of the other pay per view sites? It brings in money that otherwise would not be there. It's great that if you get the show you can save to a DVR, but if not, this would be a great option.

I intend to watch most of the series we like through subscriptions, and some I watch later on through Comcast's On Demand setup. Those shows have no commercial advertising, other than the network plugs for their own shows. The rentals, etc... have no commercials at all.

We've also asked Tampa Digital to make the shows available on DVD for a small price, like $20 a show for those that can't tape it or put it on DVD.

Im pumped!

Congrats OPA for the first in the series!!! I thought it was great!! Very entertaining and well put together by Tampa Digital Studios and Versus!! And of course Mikey Y with his skills!!! I loved seeing our guys, that was awesome!!! Thanks to John Haggin and Geico for seeing it through!!!

Now we need to get as many people we know to watch this to keep this ball rolling!!!!

Steve

I thought the show was very good!! Watching it in HD is amazing!! I thought it was shot well and edited well!! I loved the "Crank it up" segment!!!

I believe that was the first offshore race ever shot and shown in HD...at least in the United States.

Wait till next week from Sunny Isles Beach. I heard it's even better.

Ron,

how to order DVD from Tampa Digital?

Chris